"The Weeping Meadow"

"The Weeping Meadow" is a film by Greek director Theo Angelopoulos, set in early 20th-century Greece. It follows a family’s experiences through turmoil, including war, political change, and personal struggles. The story begins with a young woman who witnesses her father's death and evolves to depict their community's hardships. The film explores themes of resilience, memory, and the impact of history on ordinary lives. Its slow, contemplative style emphasizes mood and visual storytelling, capturing a nation's collective pain and hope during a turbulent period in Greece’s history.